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Xania Prentice

Xania Prentice

Hexham,Northumberland

Summary

BACP Registered Integrative Counsellor, working towards accreditation with 3.5 years and 2000 + post-qualification counselling hours. Bringing wisdom, integrity and lived experience into my practice, enables me to build rapport and work effectively with young people and adults from diverse backgrounds. Personal and professional experience has given me great insight into Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's), Attachment, Addiction and Trauma-Informed Practice. In addition, my work with children, young people and adults in various roles contribute to my overall aim. To provide individuals a therapeutic safe relationship where personal growth can be facilitated.




Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Affiliate Integrative Counsellor

Health Assured
Hexham, Northumberland
09.2022 - Current
  • Managing caseloads of clients, offering Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to adults 18+ via Microsoft Teams or In- Person.
  • Responsible for assessing Risk of Harm and Safeguarding Disclosures, communicating with the Crisis Team
  • Responsible for making referrals, communicating with the case management team, GP's and other professionals.
  • Competent working with the company software portal.
  • Attending regular CPD training and Individual Supervision.

Integrative Counsellor

Next Step, Wellbeing and Psychotherapy
Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne
01.2024 - 04.2025
  • Managing a caseload of clients and providing written reports for short term clients referred through a Solicitor as a consequence of a Road Traffic Accident
  • Providing long term sessions for self referring clients
  • Working with issues; Bereavement, trauma, addiction, attachment, stress, anger, anxiety, gambling...
  • Communicating with GP's and other professionals, making referrals.

School Based Counsellor

The Road Centre
Chester-le-Street, Durham
02.2022 - 12.2023
  • Managing a continuous caseload, initial assessments, contracts, outcome measurements and safeguarding disclosures.
  • Confidential short/long term sessions, addressing many issues faced by young people.
  • Effective partnership with teaching staff, pastoral and the safeguarding team, ensuring the best support for each student.
  • Maintaining confidential client records, via company software.
  • Providing up to date resources, psychoeducation and signposting.




Education

Bachelor of Science - Counselling

Newcastle College
Newcastle upon Tyne
09.2019 - 07.2022

Skills

  • Compassionate, intuitive and empathetic communication skills
  • In - depth understanding of children and young people's development
  • Online and Telephone Counselling
  • Trauma- Informed Approach
  • Creative and adaptable
  • In - depth knowledge of attachment styles
  • Motivated to work independently and as part of a team
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and various software platforms
  • Psychoeducation delivery
  • Safeguarding procedures
  • Data protection compliance
  • Crisis Intervention

Certification

Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling


Certificate in Trauma-Informed Practice

Work availability

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Timeline

Integrative Counsellor

Next Step, Wellbeing and Psychotherapy
01.2024 - 04.2025

Affiliate Integrative Counsellor

Health Assured
09.2022 - Current

School Based Counsellor

The Road Centre
02.2022 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Counselling

Newcastle College
09.2019 - 07.2022

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